NOTE: The independent variable is the cause and the dependent variable is the effect. When a hypothesis is presented as an if/then statement, the “if” is the cause and the “then” is the effect. Directions: Identify all statements in which the independent variable is underlined.
A. If the milk is left out of the refrigerator, then it will start to stink.
B. If the school cafeteria packs the lunches, then it will be peanut butter and jelly sandwiches.
C. If students have more recess, then theirgrades will improve.
D. If the sky is clear, then the person will be able to see a great distance.
E. If the whole class does their homework, then the teacher will be surprised.
F. If a bottle of soda is left uncapped, then it will not taste good the next day.
Tuesday Solids keep their own shape. Liquids flow and take on the shape of the container. Gases take up all available space. Compress means to squeeze together and make tighter.
Directions: Complete the chart. Match the correct statement (letter) to each number.
Monday
NOTE: The independent variable is the cause and the dependent variable is the effect. When a hypothesis is presented as an if/then statement, the “if” is the cause and the “then” is the effect.
Directions: Identify all statements in which the independent variable is underlined.
Tuesday
Solids keep their own shape. Liquids flow and take on the shape of the container. Gases take up all available space. Compress means to squeeze together and make tighter.
Directions: Complete the chart. Match the correct statement (letter) to each number.